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Ireland in the race to host America’s Cup in 2024

Cork Harbour is the proposed host venue after an initial assessment by the organisers in June.

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Jul 27th 2021, 7:54 AM

Boaty McBoatface is leading the public vote to name Britain's new polar research ship

RRS I Like Big Boats And I Cannot Lie and RRS Kanye West are also in the running.

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Mar 21st 2016, 10:40 PM